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NYINC Signature Sale 3045 12-13 January 2016
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Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). Æ as (13.44 gm). Rome, AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus right / Mars, with spear and shield, descending through the air toward Rhea Silvia, who reclines to left, half-draped. RIC 694a. BMCRE 1370. Cohen 885. Very rare, an evocative (and erotic) reverse recalling the origins of Rome. Smooth brown patina. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. In Roman mythology, Rhea Silva was the daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa. Although a Vestal Virgin, she became pregnant and claimed it was via a nocturnal visit by the god Mars, the scene depicted on the reverse of this copper as issued in anticipation of Rome's 900th anniversary. The twins Romulus and Remus were born of the divine union.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). Æ as (13.44 gm). Rome, AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus right / Mars, with spear and shield, descending through the air toward Rhea Silvia, who reclines to left, half-draped. RIC 694a. BMCRE 1370. Cohen 885. Very rare, an evocative (and erotic) reverse recalling the origins of Rome. Smooth brown patina. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. In Roman mythology, Rhea Silva was the daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa. Although a Vestal Virgin, she became pregnant and claimed it was via a nocturnal visit by the god Mars, the scene depicted on the reverse of this copper as issued in anticipation of Rome's 900th anniversary. The twins Romulus and Remus were born of the divine union.
Estimate: 500-700 USD